Saturday, March 17, 2012

St. Paddy's Day....


Oh yes....VERY lucky!!!!
On this day our sweet Meghan was born.

Happy Birthday my dear Leprecaun,
and know that you have brought not only luck,
but incredible joy to our lives!!!!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Dear Anne Sutton....


....your Scrappy Plate Club sure has been lots of fun.
Sew nice of you to invite me to play along, and YOU can play along too!!!

It has taken me lots of time...


....but each plate made me smile!!!


Such fun that I could use my "Pam Kitty Morning" win too.
Lucky ME!!!!



Getting close to finishing.
Need to pick out my border next.

Thank you Miss Bunnyhill for in the inspiration.

It has been SEW much fun!!!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

My Heart Overflows....


When Meghan began her school year it was with a heavy heart.

She was deeply conflicted between her wanting to stay home with Donovan,
and her love of teaching which meant leaving him each morning.

She humbles me in her goodness,
and as she does with ALL things in her life that are difficult
...she prays for guidance.


There is no doubt that God watches over Meghan.

Share our joy.....




Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Knit one, Purl two....


I love our Monday Night Knitting Group.

There is a HUGE learning curve to knitting,
but I seem to be getting BETTER!!!!


It took me much to long to put the finishing touches on this sweater....
but I can't wait to see Clare wear it!!!


My Mom made the oversized flower for the center...
Perfect Touch!!!!


This sweater was a challenge...but a fun one.

I love the pewter daisy buttons, don't you????


...and my dear friend Linda is teaching us all how to crochet.

My hat is far from perfect, but I know Clare will enjoy it all the same.

Knit, Purl, tea, chatting and friendship.
Monday night Knitting is the BEST!!!!

Monday, March 5, 2012

First comes flowers....


My garden is so full of blooms...


The arbor is heavy with jasmine
with a sweet scent that fills the night air.


Violas are popping up everywhere...


...and geraniums are sprouting new growth and flowers too.

Fresia....one of my favorites
in every color in the garden.


English Daisies bloom in baskets...


Grape Hyacinths at the bottom of my topiary ivy.


More full Hyacinths are peeking
from under the many plants I gather into pots.


Sweet pink blooms make me joyous.
All of which are a sign.....


...that bunnies cannot be far behind!!!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

And the award for cutest.....


Two people sharing a birthday this week goes to.....


Clare and her Daddy!!!!


They also share a love for Disneyland....



....and Minnie Mouse!!!


Clare was so excited to celebrate her second birthday with her family....


....and her bestest friends!!!


The Carousel was her favorite
and she choose her "Grampie" to ride with her.
Grampie said she repeated "up and down" for the entire ride.


It was a magical day...as are all days at Disneyland.


All to soon, a very tired Clare was carried
down Main Street at the end of the day.


A very excited Grampie and Oma
decided to splurge on Year Passes!!!


We can't wait to go back again.

Hugs to you Mickey and Minnie
and we hope to see you SOON!!!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Birthday Season....


February is the month of endless birthday celebrations.

Our Donovan turned one,
Clare is turning two,
and her Daddy Jonathan and Grampie
are having birthdays too!!!!

Since Donovan knows all about birthday presents...
he kindly gave Clare a hand.


The family gathered to honor Grampie
with a wonderful dinner in San Clemente.


After dinner we took a nice walk and ended up at Starbucks...
for a cup of coffee and to share the most incredible box of cupcakes!!!

Grampie enjoyed ALL of the attention...


from both of his sweet little ones.


Next up....a birthday party for Clare.
Can you guess where we are going???


Our little Mickey fan had to have a special dress to wear!!!
I had SEW much fun making it.

I can't wait to see her face when she meets her favorite Mouse....
lots of pictures to share I am sure!!!!